Throughout my career, I have been fortunate to learn from some of the best superintendents at multiple top-level clubs such as my current club, Aronimink Golf Club, as well as clubs on the rise to notoriety. My time at Manasquan River Golf Club in Brielle, NJ allowed me to work closely with a young and energetic superintendent. We implemented significant cultural and agronomic changes that the membership expected from their new hires. As First Assistant, I was able to hone my management and leadership skills at a young age while developing programs and managing projects for course construction, maintenance, and renovation.

 

In March of 2015, I joined the team at Aronimink Golf Club and had the opportunity to manage Creeping Bentgrass greens, tees and fairways at a championship level with a constant mindset of providing firm and fast conditions. I was Lead Assistant Superintendent through the 2016 Master Plan Restoration with Gil Hanse, Hanse Golf Course Design and Total Turf Golf Services, restoring Aronimink to Donald Ross’ as-built design per 1929 aerial photos. During that time I oversaw all phases o f construction and grow-in through two difficult summers in the Mid-Atlantic region.

 

In September of 2018, I was fortunate to schedule and lead a staff of over 80 crew members and volunteers to ensure a successful 2018 BMW Championship, the penultimate event of the FedEx Cup Playoffs. Having hosted such a tremendous event granted me the experience and knowledge of golf course management at the highest level.

 

While my website highlights my work history; a personal meeting will convey the knowledge, professionalism, and commitment to excellence I bring to my club. My ultimate goal is to provide members and guests the unique golfing experience that they expect and deserve.

 

 

 

WHAT MY CLUB CAN EXPECT FROM ME
- To provide the members and their guests with the highest level of golf course
  conditioning possible.

 

- Develop a close and open working relationship with all members of the club’s
  professional staff.

 

- Staff the golf course maintenance operation with the most professional and qualified
  personnel available.

 

- Provide hands-on supervision of the golf course operation.

 

- Maintain an open forum for any member’s concerns or questions regarding golf
  course maintenance operations.

 

- Represent the club in a professional manner.

 

- Be available to play golf and converse with members.

 

- Continue involvement with both local and national chapters of the Golf Course
  Superintendents Association of America.

 

 

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

 

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, TURFGRASS MANAGEMENT

DELAWARE VALLEY COLLEGE
(DIVISION III GOLF TEAM MEMBER)

 

CERTIFIED PENNSYLVANIA PESTICIDE APPLICATOR

 

GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT’S ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA (GCSAA)

 

PHILADELPHIA ASSOCIATION OF GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS (PAGCS)

 

HEART SAVER AED CERTIFIED

 

PROFICIENT USE OF SPANISH LANGUAGE

 

AVID GOLFER CURRENTLY WITH 6.6 HANDICAP

 

 

 

 

CONTINUING EDUCATION

 

I feel it is important to stay up to date with the latest technology and trends in the industry. To keep informed regarding these issues, I work on growing my network of industry peers and also participate in as many seminars and educational seminars as possible through the GCSAA and my local chapters.

 

My complete GCSAA educational transcript is available upon request.